WTB - STV Euro

[Zukiride]

Hi all. . .. sold my mint GS, probably should have kept it! oh well. . . looking for my next toy, I'm thinking a MINT STV Euro, with or without power, but rigged for a merc. (although a sweet e-tec set up might persuade me haha) Would prefer with power, either 280 (fresh motor or close to) or really like a 300xs. Cant be slower then my old Allison, haha. I'm in MN, would ship if the right package came up. Not in a hurry, I have until next spring. Let me know what you got, PM works great on here. thanks everyone!!

[mikesufka]

Different animal, but worth the experience.

MDS

[Zukiride]

Different animal, but worth the experience.

MDS

shouldn't you be working? haha

[mikesufka]

shouldn't you be working? haha

I am ....

MDS

[Todd D]

There was a really nice one on Facebook 2 days ago or so....

[Zukiride]

There was a really nice one on Facebook 2 days ago or so....

I saw that one, talked to him some. . . I'm surprised how many are out there, they come out of the woodwork quickly!haha. . .

[Zukiride]

So an update. . . . Narrowing the search, either a 300xs, or a short shaft mid 280 - trailer wise, though not needed, I can't escape how the tandems look, so really prefer a tandem axel. . . what's out there?

[Chad10]

351902 96 Euro. Low hours

[Zukiride]

351902 96 Euro. Low hours

Thanks for posting. . . at this time, looking for Merc power, but thanks for the info!

[Chad10]

I got a Merc here!!

[Zukiride]

I got a Merc here!!

Thanks! I'll probably find the boat first, in case I can find one with a 280 ss offshore

[Todd D]

A new one was just listed on Facebook
White, yellow and blue with a 280

[Zukiride]

A new one was just listed on Facebook
White, yellow and blue with a 280

Thanks! if it's the one I thinking off, yellow trailer? I"ll be honest, it's close, but really looking for a 15 mid 280, and a different color combination. . . . catchy, but maybe not my style, i'm old school. . . . haha. . . .

[ProComp]

Thanks! if it's the one I thinking off, yellow trailer? I"ll be honest, it's close, but really looking for a 15 mid 280, and a different color combination. . . . catchy, but maybe not my style, i'm old school. . . . haha. . . .

Its tough to find a mint euro and one with a 15" transom is REALLY hard to find as few were made. Just something to keep in mind. There is really no performance or handling gain on a Euro with a 15. Just my opinion. Good luck with your search. A Triad, 280 combo is the perfect set up.
Ask Sufka if he has the guys number in Minnesota with the Summerford boat with the 20" 300 drag motor that came from up here. Maybe he would part with it.

[Zukiride]

Its tough to find a mint euro and one with a 15" transom is REALLY hard to find as few were made. Just something to keep in mind. There is really no performance or handling gain on a Euro with a 15. Just my opinion. Good luck with your search. A Triad, 280 combo is the perfect set up.
Ask Sufka if he has the guys number in Minnesota with the Summerford boat with the 20" 300 drag motor that came from up here. Maybe he would part with it.

i'll do that, darn Big Mike being quiet about his knowings! haha. . . . and i've been hearing not many transoms were cut for a 15 mid, correct me if i'm wrong, aren't guys able to run a different bracket to allow to mount a 15 mid on a 20 transom? i just like the look of a short, fat, black motor. . . . though a 300xs could be an option, lil heavy, but at least it's still black :-)

[ProComp]

i'll do that, darn Big Mike being quiet about his knowings! haha. . . . and i've been hearing not many transoms were cut for a 15 mid, correct me if i'm wrong, aren't guys able to run a different bracket to allow to mount a 15 mid on a 20 transom? i just like the look of a short, fat, black motor. . . . though a 300xs could be an option, lil heavy, but at least it's still black :-)

Yes you can get a Rapid Jack to run a 15" on a 20". Adds a bit more setback then most run but they still can be set up to run well. I agree on the looks.

[Zukiride]

Yes you can get a Rapid Jack to run a 15" on a 20". Adds a bit more setback then most run but they still can be set up to run well. I agree on the looks.

Big Mike claims he's clueless about a STV in MN from your neck of the woods. . . i think he's had too much crown. . . haha. . . . still on the Euro hunt. . . guess i may even consider a 20 mid, but shorty offshores look and sound so much better. . .

[mikesufka]

You'll be bored Russ. Get a SS or XB02. Or get real and buy a twin cat. LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MDS

[Zukiride]

You'll be bored Russ. Get a SS or XB02. Or get real and buy a twin cat. LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MDS

you been hitting that crown again? haha. . . we all know i'm not man enough for twins. . . . and that i fly those ss's low and under the radar. . . haha. . . . give me the keys, let's take 'ole yeller' for a spin. . . . after all, it still hasn't gone as fast as the old 'Tuna Barge' . . . haha. . . .

[JPEROG]

You'll be bored Russ. Get a SS or XB02. Or get real and buy a twin cat. LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MDS

You put a strong 3L on it and you won't be bored...I just got back from an 80 mile lunch run with my River Rocket. Cruise at 90 and roll up to 120+ at will. Its really too fast in these little STVs due to the fact that you just don't have time to react when you come up on rollers. If I was limited to one boat it would be a Wicked with an X or XS. They will run in the teens and can take so much water for their size.

Joe

[Zukiride]

You put a strong 3L on it and you won't be bored...I just got back from an 80 mile lunch run with my River Rocket. Cruise at 90 and roll up to 120+ at will. Its really too fast in these little STVs due to the fact that you just don't have time to react when you come up on rollers. If I was limited to one boat it would be a Wicked with an X or XS. They will run in the teens and can take so much water for their size.

Joe

Now that sounds like a fun lunch! so now to find a boat. . hmmmm

[mikesufka]

You put a strong 3L on it and you won't be bored...I just got back from an 80 mile lunch run with my River Rocket. Cruise at 90 and roll up to 120+ at will. Its really too fast in these little STVs due to the fact that you just don't have time to react when you come up on rollers. If I was limited to one boat it would be a Wicked with an X or XS. They will run in the teens and can take so much water for their size.

Joe

Sounds like a blast, but you'd get killed in that thing on the chain that I run on. Poor Russ tucked his tail between his legs and followed me all the way across the chain. I only had my Talon 22 at the time.

MDS

[Zukiride]

Sounds like a blast, but you'd get killed in that thing on the chain that I run on. Poor Russ tucked his tail between his legs and followed me all the way across the chain. I only had my Talon 22 at the time.

MDS

Sad but true. . . . darn it gets rough up there, lil Tuna Barge was in hiding. . . haha

[mikesufka]

Sad but true. . . . darn it gets rough up there, lil Tuna Barge was in hiding. . . haha

I better quit giving Russ **** - he's working on my teeth at 11:30 AM today :)

MDS

[Zukiride]

I better quit giving Russ **** - he's working on my teeth at 11:30 AM today :)

MDS

your bill just keeps getting bigger. . . . you'll owe me 'Ole' Yeller' as payment soon. . . hahah

[davemvegas]

Sad but true. . . . darn it gets rough up there, lil Tuna Barge was in hiding. . . haha

if you are riding in the rough. you may want my 22ft daytona that thinks it is a big boat.352186

[mikesufka]

if you are riding in the rough. you may want my 22ft daytona that thinks it is a big boat.352186

This is still for sale ?

MDS

[Zukiride]

Luckily, i'm stuck on lil water. . . . not up to Big Mike level . . . when I boat with him, i just tuck in behind . . . haha. . . someday bigger, for now, light and little and fast . . . haha

[davemvegas]

This is still for sale ?

MDS

yes it is still for sale.. i pulled the ad. got tired of sending pics and negotiating price several times. then not one person showed up to see it. i have only had it out twice this summer. it really does need a new owner.

[Zukiride]

wow it's hard to find a Clean, 280 powered Euro. . . some leads, but nobody actually wants to sell theirs quiet yet! so the hunt continues. . . . clean Euro, clean low hour 280, no purple, no teal, not a huge fan of yellow unless it's minor and paired with black or white. . . anyone with some info, let me know. . . .